A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because UIDAI was established as a statutory authority under the Aadhaar Act, 2016. Statement 2 is also correct as it operates under the aegis of MeitY. Both statements accurately reflect its legal and administrative status.
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